Austin Catholic High School - Magistro Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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X N. 1 . l 1 .- J. Lvf AUSTIN 74 vs SERVITE 46 Dec. 2 Austin!-'riars steamrolled the Panthers in their opening nonleague tilt. Led by Tom Pine and Gary Ruprich the Black and White raced to a 27-8 first period lead. With the score 35-19 at halftime Coach Hollosy tested the bench under fire. Pine a.ndRupr1chpacedwith 19 each and junior guard Bill Hodge- man hit for 13. AUSTIN 53 vs CATHHJRAL 30 Dec. 5 The Black and White sputtered to their Bth straight in the C.D. After a slow first half, which found the Friars fighting off the aroused Wildcats 24- 17, Dave Miller sparked adaird quarter rally bringing a comfortable 38-19 lead. Tom Pine hit for 21 to pace the attack. AUS'l'lN 78 vs ST. JOSEPH 29 DEC. 12 The Friars routed a hopelesly out- Detroit Free Press Photo classed Bluejay five nmning up a 22-7 first quarterlead. The rest of the game was filled out by the jrmiors who did just as well. The Black and White were playing without. G. Ruprich who was out for three games. Almost the whole te am was entered on the scoring column. AUSTIN 60 vs SHRINE 46 DEC. 16 The Royal Oakers put up a deter- mined fight with the score at the end of due first quarter 13-11. The Friars came out of their lethargic state to take a 34-18 cushion at halftime. The Royal Oakers refused to fold and fought back gamely. Dave Miller did an out- standing job on the boards clicking for 16. AUSTIN 64 vs DE SALLE 46 DEC. 19 The fighting Friars weathered a scare by the pilots who had a very hot night. The score was de adlocked 27-27 at the half and Austin led 42-40 going into the final quarter. At this point the Black and White shook themselves lose and behind Tom Pine broke to a 17 point bulge. Pine paced both teams with 26. AUSTDI 76 vs SAUESIAN 61 JAN. 6 A spirited Green Homet team with red hot shooting kept up with the Black and White's blistering pace for three quarters. At that point Austin broke from a twopoint lead to win going away. Tom Pine led the Friars with 27 and Gary Ruprich followed with 18. AUSTIN 68 vs MENDEL of Chicago 72 IAN. 10 Michigan longest prep winning streak ended with the Friars narrow defeat by a fine Mendel team. Austin held a 36-33 halftime lead and 56- 51 lead going into the third quarter, but with 25 seconds left, the Black Left, Tom Pine 1431 takes the ball from a Holy Redeemer play- er f3Oj, while Gary Ruprich f41j watches in the background. and White holding a two point bulge, the Monarchs spurted for five points and the game. Pine again led with 27 aided by Ruprich 21 and Miller with 4. AUSTIN 70 vs NOTRE DAME 52 JAN. 13 The fighting Friars put down arch- rival Notre Darne 70-52 in a game marked by brilliant rebormding efforts against the taller foe. A well balanced attack pacedby Tom Pine, Gary Ruprich and Dave Miller gave the Friar-s com- fortable leads of 12-5, 26-20 and a final twelve point spread. AUSTIN 55 vs U of D 39 JAN. 16 Austin's Friar-s wasted little time bormding into a 12- 10 lst quarter lead. Although they faced a taller team the Black and White outrebounded the Cubs for a 26-20 halftime bulge. The Fr-iars raced to their 4th straight title paced by Tom Pine with 22. AUSTIN 54 vs CATHEDRAL CENTRAL 4 JAN. 23 In a rematch with the Wildcatrthe expected close game did not materialize. The Black and White took a 25-18 halftime lead after using subs in the second quarter. A second brust in the third quarter by the starters brought home a 54-42 victory. AUSTIN 76 vs ST. JOSEPH 35 JAN. 27 A winless Bluejay squad was crushed by 41 points in a game which afforded Coach Holloxy a chance to see his bench strength rmderflre. Our consistent scoring combo came through againg Pine leading with 22 followed by Ruprich with 14. AUSTIN 77 vt DE LA SALLE 50 JAN. so In clinching the championship the Friars were offered little opposition on theirhome court unlike theatltmeeting. The Black and White held a 20 point halftime lead and reserves played most of the second half. Tom Pine continuing his bid for ALL CITY lst string hit for 25

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rw J. I Y' r 7 , . N - f 9 , 1 is ' J-Q1 --7585 60 .1 -as j Gary Ruprich 142i shows the high- jumping player 143, of Roseville how to take a rebound while Bill Fitz- gerald f40J waits to assist himif necessary. AUSTIN 53 vs NOTRE DAME 47 FEB. 3 In a non-league game a tumout of 1,200 at Harper Woods gym saw Austin take a 26-17 halftime lead and in attempting to coast home find themselves on the short end of a 44- 43 score with less than five minutes to go. At this stage, however, Gary Ruprich promptly sank two crucial baskets to put the Friars out in front of the I.rish to stay. Gary was high with 18. AUSTIN 77 vs SAIESIAN 54 FEB. 6 The regular season was finished in grand style with a easy win over the Homets. The Friars held a corn- fortable lead throughout the game, al- though, the Homets again showed that they will be a power a year or so from now by scoring 50 points. Dave Miller put in his best performance of the year with 26 points. AUSTIN 55 vs HOLY REDHIMER 61 FEB. 15 Redeermers tall and talented Lions ended the fighting Friars hopes for a defense of its city title in the first round. Good shooting and fine de- fense held down the Lions to produce a 31-24 halftime lead. But in the third quarter the Redeermerpress, accurate shooting, and superior re- bounding began to take affect even with Pine 's 23. A very poor showing at the foul line may have been the difference. AUSTIN 68 vs ALL SAINTS 49 FEB. 17 A overconfident Friar team left the court at halftime very strmned at holding only 28-29 edge. At the be- ginning of the third quarter the team jelled and went on to win by 20. ln this game Pine again had to take up the scoring slack left by Dave and Gary with a season high oi 34. Bill Fitz- gerald also played a good game with 16 and almost half of the rebounding. AUSTIN vs ST THOMAS FEB. 21 In a game marred by fouls the fighting Friars took a impressive win from the Irish. The Black and White were unable to make a complete breakout until the 3rdquarter due to the Arbor's accuracy on the foul line. This game featured well balanced scor- ing lead by Gary Ruprich 's 19,Pine's15- AUSTIN 66 vs UTICA L9 MAR. 4 Little opposition was encountered as the Friars used up half of their free pass to the regionals. After the lst quarter reserves saw regular action in running up a 2Opoint halftime lead which was padded to 36 points at the buuer. AUSTIN 63 vs ROSEVILIE 34 MAR. 6 The Black and White put on a poor demonstration while stumbling by a hapless foe. With Austin controlling the boards, and hitting on fast breaks, the Chiefs couldn't prevent the Friars coasting to a 30-15 halftime lead. A rugged Dave Miller finished with 19 points, while Torn Pine picked up 10. AUSTIN S2 vs NOTRE DAME 28 MAR. 11 The fighting Friar-s earned a spot inthe regional finals with a convincing triumph over the never-say-die Irish. The Black and White turned in a sharp defensive effort, holding N.D. to a meager eight field goals. Good re- bounding and effective scoring was supplied by Pine, Fitzgerald, Rnprich, and Miller. AUSTIN S4 vs EAST DETROIT 55 MAR. 13 Austin H.igh's reign as Michigan's Class A basketball champion has ended. After fighting back from a 12 point deficitto a 3 point margin at halftime the Friars didn 't getthe breaks in the last half having the ball stolen in the last second for the winning basket. The never-say-die Black and White were sparked by Dave Miller's 19. But alas, the stolen ball was decisive in the he artb re aking loss. in t R4 5 . 1941, L' ' Q9 ye Q. if ' ,,....- o gui' A fine turnout of Austin students display what the newspaper termed their white shirted legion , at a typical home game. Detroit News Photo ' gif' 4 Mg., . ? i N'-. 10 ' nv 'T S.